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NATIONAL COVID-19: 18 million Nigerians fully vaccinated so far,says FG.  Nigeria has no laboratories where Monkeypox Virus is generated, says NCDC.  Buhari embarks on eighth foreign trip in five months.  Buhari arrives Spain ahead of State Visit.  Jonathan absent as APC screens presidential aspirants.  Okorocha appears before APC Presidential Screening C’ttee.  Presidential Primary: Buhari Meets APC Governors.  Again, APC Govs meet over Buhari’s successor.  Fresh Crisis In APC As NWC Members Ask Colleagues To Rise Against Adamu.  PDP Leaders Divided Over Atiku’s Running Mate.  Search for Atiku’s running mate widens in South East.  Resign now, you’re not fit to remain PDP national chairman, Clark tells Ayu.  Getting two votes at PDP primary was surprising, I thought I would score zero – Shehu Sani.  INEC to partner ICPC, EFCC to stop vote buying.  CSOs Seek Extension Of CVR.  How Sons Of CJN Clinched PDP, APC Tic...

NATIONAL IHP Detox Tea not COVID-19 cure, NAFDAC clarifies.  Nigeria records 21 fresh cases of Monkeypox, one death.  APC ticket: Buhari disowns Jonathan’s presidential bid.  APC screens Tinubu, Amaechi, Umahi, 9 others.  PDP: Evaluating Nyesom Wike’s politics.  I can’t be second-class citizen, says Wike, Atiku begins reconciliation.  Atiku Meets Wike After Presidential Primary.  I Feel Disappointed Delegates From My State Didn’t Vote For Me – PDP Presidential Aspirant.  More trouble for AGF, as EFCC uncovers fresh N90bn scam.  2023: We won’t allow campaigns for Igbo presidential candidates in North — Arewa Group to Ohanaeze.  Arrest/Detention: Okorocha drags EFCC to court, demands N1bn damages.  N2.9bn fraud: I’m not guilty –Okorocha.  I’m Not Involved In Arms Deal, 2023 Presidential Race — Ali-Modu Sheriff.  Alleged Defection: Ekweremadu visits APC Chair, Abdullahi Adamu.  Obi’s emergence as LP presidential candidat...

NATIONAL Monkeypox: NCDC confirms 1 death, 21 cases in Nigeria.  2023: Why cabals in Presidency want Goodluck Jonathan back in office — Olu Falae reveals.  Buhari disowns plot to draft Jonathan into APC presidential race.  PDP Primary: Factors That Worked In Atiku’s Favour.  365 days to Buhari’s exit: Nigerians decry poor governance, worsening insecurity.  State of the Nation: Confrontation inevitable, Catholic Bishop warns.  Atiku’s Emergence: A Brazing Affront on the People of the South by PDP, Southern, Middle Belt Leaders.  PDP supporters make case for Wike as Atiku shops for running mate.  Anyim congratulates Atiku on his emergence as PDP candidate.  PDP Primary: I’m shocked primordial sentiments triumphed -Anyim.  AGF’s probe over N84b loot: EFCC arrests ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari, firm CEO.  Train Attack: Terrorists withdraw threat to start killing abducted passengers  — Mamu.  2023: Oluwo Cries Out, Says Yoruba’s Politic...

NATIONAL Tenure elongation disincentive to growth of democracy, precursor for violence — Buhari.  Terrorism: Buhari endorses African standby force.  We’ll Do More In The Remaining 12 Months — Presidency.  2023 Presidency: ‘You’ll Be My Opponent By God’s Grace’, Tinubu Congratulates Atiku.  Atiku wins PDP presidential primary election; promises Nigerians unity, security.  Atiku lauds Tambuwal for supporting his presidential bid.  EFCC officials storm venue of PDP national convention.  Jonathan Absent As PDP Elects Presidential Candidate.  Like Son, Obanikoro Fails To Secure National Assembly Ticket.  PDP presidential primary: Send me, let me go and defeat APC – Wike begs delegates.  The Golden Opportunity Onu Presents For APC, Buhari, And Country.  Bribe-For-Votes: Delegates Say EFCC, ICPC Can’t Prosecute Them.  Senator Alieru dumps APC, joins PDP.  46-Year-Old Rep Beats Victor Umeh To APGA Ticket.  Obi, Ekweremadu, Ab...

NATIONAL Buhari at AU summit urges efforts to reduce IDPs suffering.  Children’s Day: Buhari tasks governors, others on out-of-school kids.  Osinbajo under fire for using presidential jet for political campaign tours.   INEC extends primary election deadline by 6 days.  APC Postpones Presidential Primary.  Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Bello others await Buhari, court clears Jonathan.  Abuja stands still for APC, PDP convention.  Atiku, Wike, Saraki, 11 others go for broke as PDP primary begins.  Ganduje backs Fayemi’s presidential ambition, says it’s payback time.  South-East: Obi’s exit from PDP causes ripples.  Obi joins Labour Party, writes supporters.  Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Zulum, others pick APC second term ticket.  Meet Sen Aishatu Dahiru, only female APC gov candidate.  Anybody claiming to be SDP national chairman is floating on water – Falae.  Atala Oil Field: Ijaw stakeholders raise fresh posers over licence...

NATIONAL Ongoing Primaries A Mess, Says Jonathan.  APC presidential primary: Lawan, Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Onu, Umahi look strong amid Jonathan joker.  Peter Obi not joining Kwankwaso’s NNPP -Campaign DG.  NNPP Presidential Aspirant Withdraws, Backs Kwankwaso.  2023: No way Peter Obi would’ve won PDP presidential primary, says Wike.  2023: I have offers to be Vice President — Gov Zulum.  2023: Police arrest 2 APC aspirants for allegedly refusing to step down.  2023: I’ll restructure Nigeria into a true, balanced federation — PDP aspirant, Anakwenze.  Bashiru Muhammad Elected President Of Nigerian Students In Europe.  ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Behind South East Violence Are Igbo – Soludo.  Stop massaging politicians’ ego, set devt agenda, scholars tell Nigerian media.  NYSC Certificate Scandal: I Worked In NNPC For Nine Years, Stella Oduah Boasts.  Drug trial: My life in danger, Kyari cries out.  BUSINESS APC, PDP primaries: Air...

NATIONAL Borno, Katsina killings: Terrorists now boxed into a corner – Buhari.  Expect Tough Response, Buhari Tells IPOB Over Killing Of Woman, 4 Kids.  Killing Of Pregnant Woman, Children In Anambra Callous, Demeaning – Osinbajo.  Primaries: Confusion trails Buhari, governors meeting as APC adjusts timetable.  PDP Primaries: Makinde, Fintiri Win Reelection Ticket.  2023: General Abubakar kicks against zoning, defends 1999 Constitution.  Why I dumped PDP, withdrew from Presidential race – Peter Obi.   SDP Presidential Primaries: Prince Adewole Adebayo submits nomination form.  2023: Why Tambuwal is Nigeria’s best option.  Why I asked PDP delegates to refund my money – Ex VP Sambo’s son.  INEC told to penalise politicians buying votes at party primaries.  CIAN’s book prepares Nigerians ahead of 2023 election.  Ekweremadu, Luke, Abaribe, Gbagi, boycott Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Delta PDP guber primaries.  NYSC Scandal: Od...